Officer Robert Henderson Shipp, Dallas Police Department, Texas

Officer Robert Henderson Shipp

Dallas Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Tuesday, January 13, 1970

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Robert Henderson Shipp

Officer Robert Shipp was shot and killed after he and his partner stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 1900 block of Akron Street.

The driver of the vehicle exited and began to flee with Officer Shipp's partner in pursuit. The man was able to gain control of the partner's weapon and shot Officer Shipp in the side. His partner grabbed Officer Shipp's weapon and returned fire, killing the suspect.

Officer Shipp had been with the Dallas Police Department for over one year. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 21
Tour 1 year, 4 months
Badge 2624

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Shot and killed

traffic stop, foot pursuit

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Bobby and I were childhood sweethearts and got married on October 4, 1968. I felt like the luckiest girl in the world! We had been married only 15 months when he was killed and that world came crashing down. Bobby was kind, funny, tender hearted, athletic and super good looking! He loved being a police officer. Forever in my heart!❤️. Paula Rush Shipp Blake

Paula Shipp Blake
Spouse/widow

January 13, 2025